The Facts: According to NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala, Pierce dressed for today's game against the Panthers because he was worried about losing his job. Looks like it didn't help.

Diehards Line:Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro have gotten all the running back touches with each scoring touchdowns while Pierce as watched from the sidelines. There were reports as the game began suggesting Pierce might be eased back into action, but that hasn't been the case. He hasn't seen any action. ... We'll be watching for more.